# Candy Miner Dioramas This Model Features Tiny Miners Harvesting Leftover Candy from Halloween By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-06 | Updated 2015-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-candy References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/381669/Delightful-Tiny-People-Harvesting-Delicious-Leftover-Halloween-Candies/) & [imgur](http://imgur.com/gallery/LO8qx) [Reddit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-gather-ultrafiltered-milk) user 'jaysunh' came up with a novel way of using up leftover candy from Halloween by creating this whimsical diorama of tiny candy miners. The display features a number of different types of recognizable candies being harvested by a tiny and industrious workforce of figurines. The size of the leftover candy dwarfs the sweet tooth-inclined workers that can be seen hacking, drilling, picking and hauling away miniature loads of Halloween treats. Set against a backdrop of a grassy countryside, this whimsical diorama features a busy cast of characters determined to cart away tiny chunks of chocolate, bubblegum and [lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zolli-candy-seasonal-packaging). This creative art project certainly isn't the first to make use of [tiny figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas), but nevertheless it presents a creative and fun idea that's a delight to behold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Dioramas:** Opportunity for creating unique and whimsical dioramas using various themes and subjects. - **Reuse of Leftover Candy:** Innovative ways to repurpose leftover candy from holidays or events. - **Creative Art Projects:** Exploration of new and imaginative art projects using unconventional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby:** Creating and selling materials for miniature dioramas and art projects. - **Food and Beverage:** Developing new products or recipes that repurpose excess candy in unique ways. - **Art and Design:** Providing platforms and resources for artists to showcase and sell their unconventional artwork projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15foot-inflatable.md) - [Candy Collector Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Cinematic Candy Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-candy-cases.md) - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md)